Project S.A.F.E. Brochure - Georgia 4-H

Picture If you will . . .
A young person steps to the firing line
with a bow or air rifle. They breathe,
relax, focus on the target, release the
arrow or
squeeze
off the
shot and
follow
through.
They are
coached
and encouraged
by an adult that is by their
side or who is waiting behind the ready
line. Their achievement, either success
or shortcoming is applauded and shared
by their peers. They evaluate what they
have done and then set goals for the
future.
The life skills developed in shooting
sports carry over to other areas of life.
Whether it is school or work, young
people report that shooting sports programs
help them build confidence and
provided them with the skills needed to
concentrate and focus on the task at
hand.
Project S.A.F.E. focuses on both project
skills that are related subject matter
(shooting and safety) and on the development
of knowledge that can be used
throughout life. S.A.F.E. is noted for the
values and life skills it instills in young
people as they grow into responsible
young adults.
For More Information about
Project S.A.F.E. Programs
please visit us online at
www.georgia4h.org/safe/
Or contact your local county
Extension / 4-H office at
1-800-ASK-UGA1
Mark Zeigler
4-H Extension Specialist
Project S.A.F.E. Coordinator
Hoke Smith Annex, UGA
Athens, GA 30602
70-542-4H4H
mzeigler@uga.edu
The University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University,
the US Department of Agriculture and counties
of the state cooperating.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Family and Consumer Sciences / 4-H Youth
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution
Georgia 4-H Project S.A.F.E.
Shooting
Awareness
Fun and
Education
Skills for Life
Activity for a Lifetime

What is Project S.A.F.E?
Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun
and Education) is an active program designed
to assist young people in personal
development; to help establish a personal
environmental ethic and explore life-long
vocational and avocational activities. The
program uses experiential
learning and positive
interactions with youth and adult
role models to help young
people develop self-concept, selfassurance
and a positive selfimage.
Hunting and shooting have been a
strong part of our American
tradition and the 4-H S.A.F.E.
program helps continue this
tradition through the involvement of the
whole family. Georgia 4-H believes that in a
society that has chosen to possess firearms,
all members, regardless of age should be
provided adequate training to ensure safe,
ethical and responsible interaction with
firearms. We also believe that education,
such as that provided by the S.A.F.E.
program reduces accidents related to the
sport.
Disciplines Offered
Georgia 4-H offers S.A.F.E. programs in the
areas of Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Archery, BB,
Rimfire and Shotgun. However, all programs
are not offered in each county. You should
check with your local county Extension
office for availability and ages served.
What are the Program Goals?
♦ Enhance youth development of self
concept, character and personal growth
through safe, educational and socially
acceptable involvement in shooting
activities.
♦ To involve
youth in a life skills
program that
teaches safe and
responsible use of
firearms including
sound decisionmaking,
selfdiscipline
and
concentration.
♦ To promote the highest standards of
safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
♦ To expose participants to the
broad array of vocational
and life-long avocational
activities related to
shooting sports.
♦ To strengthen families
through participation in
life-long recreational
activities.
♦ To complement and
enhance the impact of
existing safety, shooting
and hunter education
programs using
experiential (hands on)
educational methods and progressive
development of skills and abilities.
How Can I Become Involved?
4-H uses Project S.A.F.E. to teach youth
development. Our programs are valuable for
helping young people develop:
♦ Self confidence
♦ Personal discipline
♦ Responsibility
♦ Teamwork
♦ Sportsmanship
As well as other life skills.
The skills required for responsible use of
firearms and other shooting sports
equipment carries over into many parts of
life. Project S.A.F.E. provides a positive
experience for youth by creating
opportunities for young people to develop
new skills on and off the range. Through
hands-on learning, youth develop
skills and confidence for
leadership while learning to
take action that
demonstrates their concern
for others through
involvement in citizenship
activities.
The interaction between youth,
parents and certified volunteers
through the S.A.F.E. program
allows young people to feel that
they are valued and gives them a
place to belong while they work
with other youth and adults that
share their interest.